Key ingredients
4.4/5
Gentle surfactants is the main active in this perioral dermatitis cleanser.
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Gentle Cleanser
$13.44
Cetaphil Gentle Cleanser is the long-running sensitive-skin wash that still shows up in perioral routines. It is mild enough for mornings when you barely want water on the rash. Keep actives out of the same wash step.
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The Edyt Score
4.4 / 5.0
Targets
4.4/5
This perioral dermatitis cleanser is a gentle.
Formula standards
4.4/5
The formula is a gentle.
The verdict
This perioral dermatitis cleanser suits simple sensitive face wash.
Compare against similar products
Side-by-side vs 6 near substitutes (Vanicream, La Roche-Posay, CeraVe, Aveeno, Paula's Choice, and EltaMD). Compare best for, format, skin fit, Edyt score, and notes. Swipe sideways to compare.
| Pick | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Simple sensitive face wash | Daily free-and-clear face wash | Hydrating low-foam cleanse | Drugstore hydrating cleanser | Oat comfort cleanse | Ultra-gentle cream cleanse | Gentle amino foam |
| Format | Perioral dermatitis cleanser | Perioral dermatitis cleanser | Perioral dermatitis cleanser | Perioral dermatitis cleanser | Perioral dermatitis cleanser | Perioral dermatitis cleanser | Perioral dermatitis cleanser |
| Skin fit | Sensitive face | Reactive perioral skin | Dry reactive face | Dry sensitive face | Dry reactive face | Flare-prone face | Sensitive face |
| Edyt score Methodology: The Edyt Score reflects ingredient profiles, concentration, and formulation standards. It is separate from crowd-sourced user reviews. | 4.4 | 4.7 | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.3 |
| Notes | Gentle · Sensitive | Free-and-clear · Gentle | Hydrating · Cream cleanser | Ceramides · Hydrating | Oat · Calm + Restore | CALM line · Ultra-gentle | Amino acid · Fragrance-free |
| $ / size | $13.44 | $9.97 | $19.99 | $16.97 | $9.97 | $28.00 | $35.00 |
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FAQ
Who is Gentle Cleanser best for?
Cetaphil Gentle Cleanser is the long-running sensitive-skin wash that still shows up in perioral routines. It is mild enough for mornings when you barely want water on the rash. Keep actives out of the same wash step.
How did Edyt Beauty score this perioral dermatitis cleanser?
Edyt Beauty rates Gentle Cleanser 4.4 out of 5 from the ingredient list, who it is for, and how the formula is built. That is separate from crowd-sourced user reviews.
How does it compare to similar products?
The compare table above stacks Gentle Cleanser against near substitutes for the same shopping job, including picks from Vanicream, La Roche-Posay, CeraVe, Aveeno, Paula's Choice, and EltaMD. For more from the same brand, see More from Cetaphil below.
Where can I buy it?
Shop Gentle Cleanser with the Buy button when it is available. We may earn a commission from qualifying purchases. Prices and availability can change. You can also find it in our guide to Best Cleansers for Perioral Dermatitis.
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